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FCE

Full name:First Certificate in English
Exam Board: Cambridge ESOL British EnglishCEF Level:B2

The widely taken exam tests the ability of the candidate to communicate effectively in English. In many countries it is seen as the benchmark of English language knowledge and is a requirement for employment. It is also taken in many schools as part of school-leaving exams.

EXAM STRUCTURE

Paper 1Reading1hr

Part 1

Text + 8 multiple-choice questions

Part 2

Text with 7 sentences removed that must be correctly inserted.

Part 3

Long text or several short texts + 15 multiple-matching questions.

Paper 2Writing1hr 20 mins

Part 1

One compulsory question (a letter or email)

Part 2

One task to be chosen out of five

Candidates are expected to write texts such as an article, an essay, a letter, an email, a report, a review or a story. The writing may refer to one of the two set texts.

Individual ‘long turn’ for each candidate with brief response from second candidate (visual and written stimuli, with spoken instruction)

Part 3

Two-way conversation between candidates

Part 4

Discussion on topics related to Part 3

Marking

• The final score is based on the total score for all five papers. In order to pass the examination, not all five papers need to be at a satisfactory level.

• All papers are equally weighted and the total score is 200.

• Results are given as A, B or C for a pass, and D or E for a fail. These grades are set according to statistics of candidature success rates, examiner advice/recommendations, and comparison with the previous year.